3CAL

Osteomalacia
Characterized by failure to maintain bone matrix & reduce in mineral content of bone & softening of bone & deformity mainly in limbs, spines, thorax, pelvis, on X-ray pseudo fractures (looser s zone) is seen, general aches & sometimes fractures following minimal trauma.
Its associated with concurrent lack of vit D & imbalance of ca & phosphorous intake.
Most often observed in female at childbearing age with depleted ca due to repeated pregnancies with low intake of ca or in female with inadequate exposure for sun light or in elderly.
Osteomalacia
Characterized by failure to maintain bone matrix & reduce in mineral content of bone & softening of bone & deformity mainly in limbs, spines, thorax, pelvis, on X-ray pseudo fractures (looser s zone) is seen, general aches & sometimes fractures following minimal trauma.
Its associated with concurrent lack of vit D & imbalance of ca & phosphorous intake.
Most often observed in female at childbearing age with depleted ca due to repeated pregnancies with low intake of ca or in female with inadequate exposure for sun light or in elderly.